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Walt Disney World announced Friday that it plans to close early ahead of Irma’s arrival. For the latest forecast update, watch the video player aboveA statement from the company said certain parks will close early on Saturday Sept. 9 and not reopen until Monday Sept. 11. While the rides and attractions will be closed, the resort hotels will remain open for the guests staying there. The company said it expects to resume normal operations by Tuesday Sept. 12. CLICK HERE FOR ANY UPDATESThe schedule for closures is as follows (all times are local): DISNEY WORLDDisney’s Blizzard Beach Closed Sept. 8Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Closed by 5 p.m. Sept. 9Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11ESPN Wide World of Sports Closed Sept. 9Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11Disney’s Animal KingdomClosed by 7 p.m. Sept. 9 Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11Disney’s Hollywood StudiosClosed by 7 p.m. Sept. 9Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11EpcotClosed by 9 p.m. Sept. 9 Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11Magic KingdomClosed by 9 p.m. Sept. 9 Disney SpringsClosed by 9 p.m. Sept. 9Scheduled to reopen Sept. 11UNIVERSAL ORLANDOIt will close starting at 7 p.m. local time Saturday Sept. 9 and is scheduled to reopen sometime Tuesday. SEAWORLDPlans to shut down at 5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 9 and will remain closed through Monday. BUSCH GARDENS(Located in Tampa, Fla.) Plans to shut down at 5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 9 and will remain closed through Monday.

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Walt Disney World announced Friday that it plans to close early ahead of Irma’s arrival.

For the latest forecast update, watch the video player above

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A statement from the company said certain parks will close early on Saturday Sept. 9 and not reopen until Monday Sept. 11. While the rides and attractions will be closed, the resort hotels will remain open for the guests staying there.

The company said it expects to resume normal operations by Tuesday Sept. 12.